SCUM Server Configuration Reference (ServerSettings.ini)
Complete reference for ServerSettings.ini — the primary SCUM server config file. Covers server name, player limits, PvP settings, loot spawn rates, time cycle, RCON, and BattlEye options.
SCUM Server Configuration Reference
The main configuration file is:
SCUM\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\ServerSettings.ini
This file is generated on first launch. Edit it with any text editor while the server is stopped.
Server Identity
[/Script/SCUM.SCUMGameMode]
ServerName=My SCUM Server
ServerPassword=
MaxPlayers=64
ServerDescription=Welcome to our SCUM server!
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
ServerName |
Name shown in the server browser |
ServerPassword |
Leave blank for a public server |
MaxPlayers |
1–100 (SCUM v1.0+; higher values require more RAM) |
ServerDescription |
Short description visible in the browser |
PvP and Gameplay
AllowPVP=1
FriendlyFireEnabled=0
AllowFriendlyFireInSquad=0
EnableSoftskillLoss=1
MaxAlivePlayers=64
| Key | Values | Description |
|---|---|---|
AllowPVP |
0 / 1 | Enable player-vs-player combat |
FriendlyFireEnabled |
0 / 1 | Friendly fire damage to other players |
AllowFriendlyFireInSquad |
0 / 1 | Friendly fire within your own squad |
EnableSoftskillLoss |
0 / 1 | Skill decay on death |
Time and Environment
DayTimeSpeed=1.0
NightTimeSpeed=1.0
LootRespawnTime=30
VehicleRespawnTime=45
| Key | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
DayTimeSpeed |
1.0 | Multiplier for daytime passage (higher = faster days) |
NightTimeSpeed |
1.0 | Multiplier for nighttime passage |
LootRespawnTime |
30 | Minutes before loot respawns in cleared areas |
VehicleRespawnTime |
45 | Minutes before vehicles respawn |
Loot Multipliers
LootAbundancy=1.0
LootDamageMultiplier=1.0
LootAbundancy controls how much loot spawns overall — 2.0 doubles loot density, 0.5 halves it.
Network and Ports
GamePort=7777
QueryPort=7779
MaxTickRate=30
These should match your firewall rules. MaxTickRate controls server update frequency — higher values increase CPU load.
RCON Settings
RCONEnabled=1
RCONPort=9999
RCONPassword=changeme
Always use a strong, unique RCON password. RCON allows remote server management from tools like mcrcon.
BattlEye Anti-Cheat
EnableBattleye=1
BattlEye is enabled by default. Disabling it (0) removes anti-cheat but may deter competitive players. Servers without BattlEye are marked separately in the browser.
Saving Changes
- Stop the SCUM server process.
- Edit and save
ServerSettings.ini. - Restart the server.
Changes do not apply to a running server. If the file reverts after saving, ensure the server is fully stopped before editing.